#393 - Rising from the Ashes: Deb Curtis on Transforming Personal Trauma into a Force for Equality in Business

Description: Welcome to another empowering episode of our podcast. In today's session, we are joined by the resilient and inspiring Deb Curtis, a woman who has turned the trials of her life into a force for change in the business world. Deb's personal journey from abandonment and abuse to unity and diversity is nothing short of remarkable, and she's here to share her wisdom, lessons learned, and the fuel behind her advocacy for equality. In our conversation, we tackle a range of topics underlining the episodes like 'From Corporate Ladder to Freedom Tower - Building My Own Business to Empower Women and People of Color,' and 'Silver Linings of a Pandemic - Reconciliation Amidst COVID's Chaos - The Half-Century Journey Toward Forgiveness.' We also delve into the difficult realities of gender discrimination and silent toxicity in the corporate world, and how Deb faced and overcame these challenges. Deb offers insightful answers to questions that she's always ready to explore, such as what sparked her dedication to empowering women and people of color in small business ownership, how she battled against gender discrimination, and the role of her faith in her mentoring approach. We also look into her transformative journey 'From Abandonment to Abundance,' discussing how her traumatic past has ultimately strengthened her resolve to empower women and transform the business world. Deb shares how her life principle of 'God, grit, and grace' has seen her through life's trials and directed her journey towards forgiveness and love. In a world where business ownership often lacks diversity, Deb Curtis is a powerful disruptor. She articulates her vision for a future where women, people of color, and minorities are the leaders in business, driving change, and fostering innovation. Join us for this enlightening conversation with Deb Curtis, an embodiment of resilience and a testament to the power of diversity and unity in the business world. Her story will inspire, motivate, and challenge you to think differently about adversity, diversity, and the path to success. To connect with Deb, visit her website: https://debcurtis.com/ Disclaimer: Not advice. Educational purposes only. Not an endorsement for or against. Results not vetted. Views of the guests do not represent those of the host or show. Do your due diligence. Click here to join PodMatch (the "AirBNB" of Podcasting): https://www.joinpodmatch.com/drchrisloomdphd We couldn’t do it without the support of our listeners. To help support the show: CashApp- https://cash.app/$drchrisloomdphd Venmo- https://account.venmo.com/u/Chris-Loo-4 Buy Me a Coffee- https://www.buymeacoffee.com/chrisJx Thank you to our sponsor, CityVest: https://bit.ly/37AOgkp Click here to schedule a 1-on-1 private coaching call: https://www.drchrisloomdphd.com/book-online Click here to purchase my books on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2PaQn4p Follow our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/chL1357 Thank you to our advertisers on Spotify. Financial Freedom for Physicians, Copyright 2023